Ladakh - Wikipedia
WEBLadakh was established as a union territory of India on 31 October 2019, following the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. Prior to that, it was part of the Jammu and Kashmir state. Ladakh is both the largest and the second least populous union territory of India.
Culture of Ladakh - Wikipedia
WEBThe culture of Ladakh refers to the traditional customs, belief systems, and political systems that are followed by Ladakhi people in India. The languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs of the Ladakh …
Ladakh | Climate, History, Height, Map, & Description
WEB6 days ago · Ladakh, large area of the northern and eastern Kashmir region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent and one of the highest regions of the world. Administratively, Ladakh is divided between Pakistan (northwest) and India (southeast); in addition, China administers portions of northeastern Ladakh.
Ladakh | Union Territory, Weather, Location, & Rivers
WEB5 days ago · Ladakh, union territory of India, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the vicinity of the Karakoram and westernmost Himalayan mountain ranges.
Traditions, Customs & Lifestyle of People of Ladakh
WEBJul 25, 2018 · The people of Ladakh are jovial by nature. They love celebrating their culture and history. Whether it is a wedding or a local festival, the people of Ladakh love celebrating the old-fashioned way. When it comes to sport and recreation, the large majority prefer playing Polo.
The Tibetan Culture of the Ladakh People in India
WEBThe Tibetan culture is still alive in Ladakh, even though the central Jammu and Kashmir government made Urdu compulsory in schools, and many young people in the region cannot speak Ladakhi nor Tibetan.
Ladakh - New World Encyclopedia
WEBLadakh constitutes India’s highest plateau at over 3,000 m (9,800 ft). It spans the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges and the upper Indus River valley. Historical Ladakh includes the fairly populous main Indus valley, the more remote Zangskar (in the south) and Nubra valleys (to the north over Khardung La), the almost deserted Aksai ...
Ladakh travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBLadakh. Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom. Picture-perfect gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries) dramatically crown rocky outcrops next to fluttering prayer flags and whitewashed stupas, while prayer wheels spun clockwise release merit-making mantras.
Ladakh, India - Atlas Of Humanity
WEBLadakh is the largest region in the state with over 200,000 people. The region's population is split roughly in half between the districts of Leh and Kargil. 76.87% population of Kargil is Muslim, while that of Leh is 66.40% Buddhist (2011 census).
Beautiful Photos of Life in the Mystical Moonland of Ladakh, India
WEBSep 7, 2018 · By Christine Bednarz. Photographs by Yuri Andries. September 7, 2018. • 7 min read. In a far-flung corner of northern India, the region of Ladakh envelops a mystical “Moonland” of barren alpine...